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MT05 VFA

2005 Audi A2

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,427 mi
Last recorded106,427 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A283,012 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VFA
MakeAudi
ModelA2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 106,427 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front strut top mounts noisy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant leak

Fail 15 Sep 2021 106,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail DONT DRIVE AWAY !!!! (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant leak

strut tops are noisey

Pass 2 Sep 2020 101,882 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 97,660 miles

both front tyres are getting very low on tread

nsr tyre is cracking

oil leak

wishbones are corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended very slow to recoil (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating brake drum is damaged (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres are getting very low on tread

nsr tyre is cracking

oil leak

wishbones are corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,279 miles

Axle bushes are soft

Both rear tyres are cracking

Both strut top bearings are noisey

Both wishbones are corroded

Ns headlamp is misted up

Nsr brske Flexi hose is cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2017 86,723 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer wall

Fail 2 Aug 2017 86,723 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cracked on outer wall

Pass 15 Aug 2016 85,387 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 85,387 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 84,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn and pitted on edges

under trays fitted

wiper arm loose

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,470 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 68,839 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 68,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 60,499 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2010 53,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,503 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 29,276 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A2?

Based on 380,691 MOT tests across 19,245 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
5,744
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
19,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13,177
Stop lamp not working 6,149
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5,217
coil spring broken 4,787
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,660
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MT05 VFA is a 2005 Audi A2 in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Audi A2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 83,012 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 13,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT05 VFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A2 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MT05 VFA registered?

MT05 VFA is a 2005 Audi A2, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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